Description
This Healthy Cherry Limeade Gatorade is a refreshing, homemade sports drink made with fresh cherries, coconut water, mineral salt, and fresh lime juice. It offers a natural way to stay hydrated and replenish electrolytes without the added sugars and artificial ingredients found in commercial sports drinks.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 cups cherries
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1/2 tablespoon mineral salt
- Juice from 3 limes
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: Add the cherries, coconut water, mineral salt, and freshly squeezed lime juice into a blender. Blend the mixture until it becomes smooth and well combined.
- Optional Straining: If you prefer a smoother texture without pulp or bits, strain the blended gatorade using a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth. This step is optional based on your texture preference.
- Serve: Pour the cherry limeade gatorade into a glass filled with ice. Stir if needed and enjoy immediately for the best taste and refreshment.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of mineral salt to taste, especially if you are watching your sodium intake.
- Fresh lime juice is preferred for the best flavor, but bottled lime juice can be substituted in a pinch.
- Use pitted cherries to make blending easier and prevent bitterness.
- Adding ice directly into the blender can dilute the flavor, so add ice only when serving.
- This recipe yields 3 servings and can be doubled or halved depending on your needs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
